ALLEN PARK — Louis Delmas, who hasn’t played yet this season, said he’s uncertain if he will play on Sunday at Philadelphia.

“I’ll take it day by day I can’t really determine whether I play or not, but I’ll take it day by day,’’ Delmas said on Friday. “I believe in my trainers, they’re doing a good job of preparing me mentally and physically to get back out there on the field. I’ll take it day by day.’’

Delmas is officially listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.

He said his speed is not 100 percent, but he feels like he’s made steady progress.

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“Each and every day I feel like I’m getting stronger, but I’m not 100 percent right now so therefore game day is optional, but we’ll see if my coaches and my trainers think I can go then I’ll go,’’ Delmas said.

About 20 minutes into practice Friday, Delmas ran at near full-speed across the field and dived at a tackling dummy.

But the Detroit Lions safety, who had knee surgery on Aug. 7, did not practice with the team. His first practice was last week during the bye week. He practiced Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis.

Coach Jim Schwartz said the plan was to ease up on him at the end of the week.

“He’s doing well, hasn’t had any setbacks and I’d like to keep it that way,’’ Schwartz said.

When defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was asked if he expects Delmas to play on Sunday, he said, “I sure hope so, I’ve been waiting for two of those guys to get back there and start playing again. Amari Spievey has had a really good week of practice as well.’’

Delmas has been missed.

“Obviously he’s not just a really good player but he’s a big-time leader on this team,’’ Cunningham said. “No matter who you ask in the organization they’ll tell you the same thing I said. He’s so important to us because he makes us go. As far as playing time, how much he’s going to play I can’t tell you that right now. We need to be careful too, you.’’

Delmas said he doesn’t know when the decision will be made. He feels he’s made steady progress during practice even though it’s been on a limited basis.

“It felt good to actually get back out there with my teammates who I haven’t been out there with for the last three months,’’ Delmas said. “To get out there and run around and participate in team activiies felt good, mentally. I think I gave myself an extra boost. I think I can help the team out a lot when I get back on the field.’’